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Agricultural Research & Training

PhD-level agricultural economics research combining scientific methodology with practical solutions for sustainable farming across Eastern Africa.

Our Research Focus Areas

Comprehensive agricultural research covering economics, production systems, and sustainable farming practices.

Agricultural Economics

Economic analysis of agricultural systems and policy impacts.

Farm profitability analysis Market efficiency studies Value chain analysis

Crop Production Research

Scientific studies on crop yields, pest management, and farming practices.

Yield optimization Pest loss assessment Technology adoption

Agricultural Technology Assessment

Evaluation of new farming technologies and innovation adoption.

Mechanization studies Seed variety trials Irrigation efficiency

Sustainable Agriculture

Research on environmentally sustainable farming practices.

Soil health management Climate adaptation Organic farming

Agricultural Research Services

Specialized research services tailored to agricultural development challenges.

Farm-Level Economic Analysis

Comprehensive economic analysis of agricultural production systems.

Cost-benefit analysis
Profitability assessments
Risk analysis

Crop Pest Loss Studies

Specialized research on crop pest damage and economic losses.

Economic entomology
Pest impact quantification
Loss mitigation strategies

Agricultural Value Chain Studies

End-to-end analysis of agricultural value chains and market systems.

Supply chain efficiency
Market linkage analysis
Value addition opportunities

Technology Adoption Research

Studies on agricultural technology adoption and innovation diffusion.

Adoption determinants
Impact assessment
Scaling strategies

Our Agricultural Experts

PhD-level agricultural economists and researchers with deep expertise in Eastern African agricultural systems.

Dr. Paul Maina

Agricultural Policy Analysis & Agricultural Economics

20+ years

Agricultural policy analysis in Eastern Africa region with focus on CAADP implementation, environment policy and conservation, and rural livelihoods.

Dr. Maurice Juma Ogada

Agricultural & Resource Economics

15+ years

Agrifood systems, value chain development, M&E, climate change, and technology adoption with extensive experience in large-scale socio-economic surveys and RCTs.

Godfrey Omondi

Agricultural Value Chain Management

10+ years

Rural supply chains and agricultural market development.

Research Projects & Impact

Examples of our agricultural research work with international development organizations.

Kenya Feed the Future Innovation Engine (KFIE)

Baseline studies for agricultural innovation projects across multiple waves.

6 innovation projects covering mechanization, seed varieties, and technology adoption
USD 131,000

Key Outcomes:

Technology adoption rates
Yield improvements
Economic impact assessment

Agri-Dealer Baseline Study

Comprehensive study on agricultural input dealers across Kenya.

National coverage of agri-dealer networks and market systems
KSh 4.4M

Key Outcomes:

Market efficiency analysis
Supply chain optimization
Policy recommendations

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Partner with our PhD-level agricultural economists to drive sustainable farming innovations.

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